Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing vs WP-PostViews
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
WP-PostViews leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #467, ahead of Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing at #10,945. Over the last 7 days WP-PostViews held its place and Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing climbed 59 places. WP-PostViews has the largest install base, roughly 300× the next: 90K+ active installs against 300+ for Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing. Downloads this week: WP-PostViews 1,814 and Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing 52. Ratings: Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing 4.5★ from 6 and WP-PostViews 4.4★ from 65 reviews.
| Metric | Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing | WP-PostViews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #10,945 ▲ 59 | #467 ▬ |
| Active installs | 300+ | 90K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 52 | 1,814 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (6) | 4.4★ (65) |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 2.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #10,877 | #451 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2021 | Feb 2006 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing or WP-PostViews?
By active installs, WP-PostViews: 90K+ sites run it against 300+ for Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing or WP-PostViews?
WP-PostViews, at #467 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing at #10,945. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing or WP-PostViews alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.